N6461X - 1960 Cessna 180D Aircraft Registration

C180

1960 CESSNA 180D

Aircraft Description

N6461X is a 1960 Cessna 180D, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Krause Aviation LLC in Geneva, IL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 27, 1960. The registration certificate was issued on April 20, 2001. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N6461X is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A87E16 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N6461X was last updated on October 15, 2025. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Cessna 180 Skywagon stands as general aviation's most successful tailwheel aircraft, defining the bush flying category for three decades. First flying in 1952, it was a high-wing single-engine monoplane powered by a Continental O-470 engine that could carry four to six occupants or equivalent cargo. With its 36-foot wingspan and distinctive conventional landing gear, the 180 proved ideally suited for operations from unpaved airstrips. Manufactured by Cessna Aircraft Company, it became the benchmark for backcountry aviation worldwide. AviatorDB tracks 80,556 Cessna aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is C180.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N6461X. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.

Model Year
1960
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
180D
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C180180 Skywagon 180
Cruise Speed
121 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
December 27, 1960
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 20, 2001

Registered Owner

Name
KRAUSE AVIATION LLC
Address
485 N 2ND ST
City
GENEVA
State / Zip Code
Illinois60134-1440
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
O-470 SERIES
Horsepower
230 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52077026
Mode S Code (Hex)
A87E16

Additional Details

Registration
N6461X
Serial Number
18050961
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
May 31, 2027
Last Action Date
October 15, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00812376

Last Known Position

Date
May 26, 2026 (UTC 16:01:10)
Airport
Latitude
42.016342
Longitude
-89.321906

Data Source

Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov

Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC